Verisk Analytics Stock Price, News & Analysis (NASDAQ:VRSK) $232.92 -0.83 (-0.36%) (As of 12/8/2023 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$230.18▼$233.1950-Day Range$222.25▼$247.6052-Week Range$169.74▼$249.26Volume935,971 shsAverage Volume796,813 shsMarket Capitalization$33.77 billionP/E Ratio68.51Dividend Yield0.58%Price Target$248.57 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Verisk Analytics MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.47 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside6.7% Upside$248.57 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy2.15% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainability-0.88Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment1.05Based on 7 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$743,825 Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth14.86%From $5.72 to $6.57 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.2.46 out of 5 starsBusiness Services Sector82nd out of 292 stocksData Processing & Preparation Industry13th out of 52 stocks 2.2 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingVerisk Analytics has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.47, and is based on 7 buy ratings, 8 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $248.57, Verisk Analytics has a forecasted upside of 6.7% from its current price of $232.92.Amount of Analyst CoverageVerisk Analytics has been the subject of 8 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted2.15% of the float of Verisk Analytics has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverVerisk Analytics has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.5, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Verisk Analytics has recently increased by 10.36%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldVerisk Analytics has a dividend yield of 0.58%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthVerisk Analytics has only been increasing its dividend for 4 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Verisk Analytics is 40.00%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Verisk Analytics will have a dividend payout ratio of 20.70% next year. This indicates that Verisk Analytics will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next 3.6 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreVerisk Analytics has received a 44.73% net impact score from Upright. Verisk Analytics seems to create the most significant positive value in categories "Taxes", "Distributing knowledge", and "Jobs". The positive contribution in the "Distributing knowledge" impact category is mostly driven by its "Credit reporting services", "Financial performance management software", and "Market data services" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Verisk Analytics is -0.88. Previous Next 3.4 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentVerisk Analytics has a news sentiment score of 1.05. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.48 average news sentiment score of Business Services companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 7 news articles for Verisk Analytics this week, compared to 7 articles on an average week.Search Interest5 people have searched for VRSK on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 25% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows7 people have added Verisk Analytics to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 17% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Verisk Analytics insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $743,825.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 1.31% of the stock of Verisk Analytics is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions90.81% of the stock of Verisk Analytics is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Verisk Analytics are expected to grow by 14.86% in the coming year, from $5.72 to $6.57 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Verisk Analytics is 68.51, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 115.28.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Verisk Analytics is 68.51, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Business Services sector average P/E ratio of about 19.18.Price to Earnings Growth RatioVerisk Analytics has a PEG Ratio of 3.83. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioVerisk Analytics has a P/B Ratio of 20.61. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About Verisk Analytics Stock (NASDAQ:VRSK)Verisk Analytics, Inc. provides data analytics solutions to the insurance markets in the United States and internationally. The company provides predictive analytics and decision support solutions to customers in rating, underwriting, claims, catastrophe and weather risk, global risk analytics, and various other fields. It focuses on the prediction of loss, selection and pricing of risk, and compliance with their reporting requirements for property and casualty insurance customers, as well as develops machine learned and artificially intelligent models to forecast scenarios and produce standard and customized analytics that help its customers to manage their businesses, including detecting fraud before and after a loss event, and quantifying losses. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Jersey City, New Jersey.Read More VRSK Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart VRSK Stock News HeadlinesDecember 3, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comVerisk Analytics (NASDAQ:VRSK) shareholders have earned a 17% CAGR over the last five yearsNovember 29, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comVerisk LightSpeed® Small Commercial Accelerator Added to Guidewire MarketplaceDecember 10, 2023 | DTI Trader (Ad)New CBOE “special perk” helps traders target income every weekendYou might not immediately realize what you’re reading. Let me help you out a little… What you're looking at is a “special perk” set up by the Chicago Board of Options Exchange. November 20, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comTop 15 CBI Programs for Tax BenefitsNovember 16, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comMultiple Reasons for the Performance of Verisk Analytics (VRSK)November 15, 2023 | finanznachrichten.deVerisk Analytics, Inc.: Verisk Launches Solution for Insurers to Assess Underwriting Models and Variables for Unfair DiscriminationNovember 15, 2023 | morningstar.comVerisk Analytics Inc VRSKNovember 15, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comVerisk Launches Solution for Insurers to Assess Underwriting Models and Variables for Unfair DiscriminationDecember 10, 2023 | Autonomix (Ad)How to Invest Early In the Next Potential Breakthrough Nerve-Sensing TechnologyAutonomix is preparing a public listing as they develop technology to potentially detect and treat a range of nervous system disorders with much greater visibility than available today. 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Please read the offering circular at invest.autonomix.comNovember 14, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comVerisk Expands Collaboration with NFPA to Provide Risk Mitigation Insights Across Western StatesNovember 11, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comVerisk Analytics (VRSK) Surged on Increased GuidanceNovember 8, 2023 | investing.comVerisk Analytics Poised To Report Q3 Results With Potential Earnings BeatNovember 8, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comVerisk Estimates Industry Insured Losses from Winter Storm Ciarán will Range from EUR 800 Million to EUR 1.3 BillionNovember 7, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comCitizens Adopts Aerial Imagery Analytics from Verisk to Improve Underwriting In Florida MarketNovember 3, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comGartner (IT) Surpasses Q3 Earnings and Revenue EstimatesNovember 3, 2023 | seekingalpha.comVerisk Analytics: Maintained Full Year Guidance; Still Rich Valuation; 'Hold' RatingNovember 3, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts Conflicted on These Financial Names: Verisk Analytics (VRSK), Artisan Partners (APAM) and Sprott (SII)November 2, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comVerisk Analytics, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSK) Q3 2023 Earnings Call TranscriptNovember 2, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comHold Rating for Verisk Analytics Amidst Strong Q3 Performance and Anticipated OCC Revenue SlowdownNovember 2, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comMost Western States Lack Comprehensive Wildfire Approach, Uniform EnforcementNovember 2, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comQ3 2023 Verisk Analytics Inc Earnings CallNovember 1, 2023 | finanznachrichten.deVerisk Analytics, Inc.: Verisk Reports Third-Quarter 2023 Financial ResultsNovember 1, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comVerisk Analytics Inc. Q3 sales increaseNovember 1, 2023 | msn.comVerisk tops third-quarter expectations on resilient demand from insurersNovember 1, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comVerisk Analytics Backs FY23 Ernings, Revenue View - UpdateNovember 1, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comVerisk Reports Third-Quarter 2023 Financial ResultsNovember 1, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comVerisk Estimates Industry Insured Losses from Hurricane Otis to Range from MXN 50 Billion to MXN 110 Billion (~USD 3 Billion to 6 Billion)See More Headlines Receive VRSK Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Verisk Analytics and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 9/29 Dividend9/14/2023Dividend Payable9/29/2023Last Earnings11/01/2023Today12/09/2023Ex-Dividend for 12/29 Dividend12/14/2023Dividend Payable12/29/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)2/27/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ Industry Data processing & preparation Sub-IndustryResearch & Consulting Services SectorBusiness Services Current SymbolNASDAQ:VRSK CUSIP92345Y10 CIK1442145 Webwww.verisk.com Phone(201) 469-3000Fax201-748-1472Employees7,000Year Founded1971Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$248.57 High Stock Price Target$288.00 Low Stock Price Target$187.00 Potential Upside/Downside+6.7%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.47 Research Coverage15 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$3.40 Trailing P/E Ratio68.51 Forward P/E Ratio40.72 P/E Growth3.83Net Income$953.90 million Net Margins19.04% Pretax Margin38.86% Return on Equity135.34% Return on Assets17.39% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio7.22 Current Ratio1.18 Quick Ratio1.18 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$2.50 billion Price / Sales13.52 Cash Flow$7.24 per share Price / Cash Flow32.16 Book Value$11.30 per share Price / Book20.61Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares144,990,000Free Float143,088,000Market Cap$33.77 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.84 Social Links 10 Best Cheap Stocks to Buy NowMarketBeat just released its list of 10 cheap stocks that have been overlooked by the market and may be seriously undervalued. 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Hunt Transport ServicesNASDAQ:JBHTNorfolk SouthernNYSE:NSCView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsVisionPoint Advisory Group LLCBought 245 shares on 12/6/2023Ownership: 0.000%Wellington Management Group LLPSold 64,982 shares on 12/1/2023Ownership: 0.269%B. Riley Wealth Advisors Inc.Bought 1,623 shares on 12/1/2023Ownership: 0.001%American Century Companies Inc.Sold 61,433 shares on 11/30/2023Ownership: 0.314%USA Financial FormulasBought 1,941 shares on 11/27/2023Ownership: 0.001%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions Should I Buy Verisk Analytics Stock? VRSK Pros and Cons Explained These insights were generated using artificial intelligence. They are based on proprietary MarketBeat data, news articles, and custom LLM A.I. algorithms. This analysis of Verisk Analytics was last updated on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at 11:24 AM. Pros Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Verisk Analytics, Inc.: Verisk Analytics, Inc. provides data analytics solutions to the insurance markets in the United States and internationally. This positions the company in a growing industry with a high demand for data-driven insights. The company has a strong track record of financial performance. In the most recent quarter, Verisk Analytics reported earnings per share of $1.52, beating analysts' consensus estimates. This indicates the company's ability to generate profits and deliver value to shareholders. Verisk Analytics has a diverse range of products and services, including predictive analytics and decision support solutions. This allows the company to cater to various needs within the insurance industry and potentially capture a larger market share. Wall Street analysts have issued positive ratings and price targets for Verisk Analytics. This suggests that there is confidence in the company's future prospects and potential for stock price appreciation. The company has a dividend program in place, with a current payout ratio of 40.00%. This means that investors can potentially receive regular income from their investment in Verisk Analytics. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in Verisk Analytics, Inc. for these reasons: The stock price of Verisk Analytics, Inc. is subject to market fluctuations and can be influenced by various factors such as economic conditions, industry trends, and competitive pressures. Investors should carefully consider the risks associated with investing in the stock market. Verisk Analytics operates in a highly competitive industry, with other data analytics companies vying for market share. This could potentially impact the company's ability to maintain or expand its customer base. Changes in regulations or legal requirements related to the insurance industry could have an impact on Verisk Analytics' operations and profitability. Investors should stay informed about any regulatory developments that could affect the company. While Verisk Analytics has a strong track record, past performance is not indicative of future results. Investors should conduct thorough research and analysis before making investment decisions. Investing in Verisk Analytics, Inc. involves market risk, including the potential for loss of principal. Investors should carefully consider their risk tolerance and investment objectives before investing in the company. VRSK Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Verisk Analytics stock right now? 15 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Verisk Analytics in the last year. There are currently 8 hold ratings and 7 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" VRSK shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in VRSK, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View VRSK analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Verisk Analytics' stock price target for 2024? 15 Wall Street analysts have issued 1-year target prices for Verisk Analytics' shares. Their VRSK share price targets range from $187.00 to $288.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $248.57 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 6.7% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for VRSK or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have VRSK shares performed in 2023? Verisk Analytics' stock was trading at $176.42 at the beginning of 2023. Since then, VRSK shares have increased by 32.0% and is now trading at $232.92. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. When is Verisk Analytics' next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, February 27th 2024. View our VRSK earnings forecast. How were Verisk Analytics' earnings last quarter? Verisk Analytics, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRSK) posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, November, 1st. The business services provider reported $1.52 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $1.47 by $0.05. The business services provider had revenue of $677.60 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $663.33 million. Verisk Analytics had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 135.34% and a net margin of 19.04%. Verisk Analytics's revenue was up 11.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $1.46 EPS. Read the conference call transcript. How often does Verisk Analytics pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Verisk Analytics? Verisk Analytics announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, November 1st. Investors of record on Friday, December 15th will be paid a dividend of $0.34 per share on Friday, December 29th. This represents a $1.36 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.58%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, December 14th. Read our dividend analysis for VRSK. Is Verisk Analytics a good dividend stock? Verisk Analytics (NASDAQ:VRSK) pays an annual dividend of $1.36 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.58%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 4 consecutive year(s), indicating that it does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 40.00%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, VRSK will have a dividend payout ratio of 20.70% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for VRSK. What ETFs hold Verisk Analytics' stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Verisk Analytics (NASDAQ:VRSK) stock in their portfolio include WBI BullBear Quality 3000 ETF (WBIL), VictoryShares THB Mid Cap ESG ETF (MDCP), Hennessy Stance ESG Large Cap ETF (STNC), Natixis Vaughan Nelson Select ETF (VNSE), Alpha Intelligent - Large Cap Growth ETF (AILG), Procure Disaster Recovery Strategy ETF (FIXT), Procure Disaster Recovery Strategy ETF (FEMA) and Invesco Bloomberg MVP Multi-factor ETF (PWC). What guidance has Verisk Analytics issued on next quarter's earnings? Verisk Analytics issued an update on its FY23 earnings guidance on Wednesday, November, 1st. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of $5.50-5.70 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of $5.74. The company issued revenue guidance of $2.63-2.66 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $2.67 billion. What is Scott Stephenson's approval rating as Verisk Analytics' CEO? 166 employees have rated Verisk Analytics Chief Executive Officer Scott Stephenson on Glassdoor.com. Scott Stephenson has an approval rating of 94% among the company's employees. This puts Scott Stephenson in the top 30% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies. What other stocks do shareholders of Verisk Analytics own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Verisk Analytics investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Home Depot (HD), Adobe (ADBE), Visa (V), Broadcom (AVGO), Verizon Communications (VZ), Walmart (WMT), Starbucks (SBUX), AbbVie (ABBV) and Walt Disney (DIS). Who are Verisk Analytics' major shareholders? Verisk Analytics' stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA (5.19%), FMR LLC (3.40%), Morgan Stanley (2.62%), Brown Advisory Inc. (1.91%), Parnassus Investments LLC (1.84%) and Citigroup Inc. (1.37%). Insiders that own company stock include Bruce Edward Hansen, Christopher M Foskett, Constantine Iordanou, David B Wright, David J Grover, Kathy Card Beckles, Lee Shavel, Mark V Anquillare, Nicholas Daffan, Samuel G Liss, Scott G Stephenson, Therese M Vaughan and Wendy E Lane. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Verisk Analytics? Shares of VRSK stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here. Does Verisk Analytics have any subsidiaries? The following companies are subsidiares of Verisk Analytics: AIR Worldwide Corporation, Argus Information and Advisory Services, BuildFax, Business Insight, FAST Technology, Genscape, ISO Services, Insurance Services Office, Keystone Aerial Surveys Inc, LCI, Power Advocate, Rebmark Legal Solutions Ltd, Rulebook, Wood Mackenzie Limited, and Xactware Solutions.Read More This page (NASDAQ:VRSK) was last updated on 12/10/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat All Access to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding Verisk Analytics, Inc. Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. 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